Pacific Coast League Top MLB Prospect Award explained

Pacific Coast League
Top MLB Prospect Award
Sport:Baseball
League:Pacific Coast League
Givenfor:Best regular-season rookie in the Pacific Coast League
Country:United States
Canada
Presenter:Pacific Coast League
First:Carlos Bernier (1952)
Mostrecent:Michael Busch (2023)

The Pacific Coast League Top MLB Prospect Award is an annual award given to the best rookie player in Minor League Baseball's Pacific Coast League based on their regular-season performance as voted on by league managers.[1] Broadcasters, Minor League Baseball executives, and members of the media have previously voted as well.[2] Though the league was established in 1903,[3] the award was not created until 1952 as the Rookie of the Year Award.[4] It was abandoned from 1973 to 1997 before being revived in 1998.[4] After the cancellation of the 2020 season,[5] the league was known as the Triple-A West in 2021 before reverting to the Pacific Coast League name in 2022.[6] [7] The Top MLB Prospect Award began to be issued instead of the Rookie of the Year Award in 2021.[8]

Nineteen outfielders have won the award, the most of any position. Third basemen, with seven winners, have won the most among infielders, followed by second basemen (6) and first basemen and shortstops (5). Five players who have won the award were pitchers.

Ten players who have won the Top MLB Prospect Award also won the Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player Award in the same season: Willie Davis (1960), Billy Cowan (1963), Denny Doyle (1969), Robb Quinlan (2002), Adam Eaton (2012), Chris Owings (2013), Joc Pederson (2014), Joshua Fuentes (2018), Ty France (2019), and Michael Busch.[4] Félix Hernández (2005) is the only player to win both Rookie of the Year and the league's Pitcher of the Year Award in the same season.[4]

Four players from the Hollywood Stars and Salt Lake Bees have each been selected for the Top MLB Prospect Award, more than any other teams in the league, followed by the El Paso Chihuahuas and Reno Aces (3); the Albuquerque Isotopes, Eugene Emeralds, Denver Bears, Oklahoma City Dodgers, Omaha Storm Chasers, Portland Beavers, Salt Lake City Bees, San Diego Padres, Spokane Indians, Tacoma Rainiers, and Vancouver Mounties (2); and the Arkansas Travelers, Calgary Cannons, Colorado Springs Sky Sox, Hawaii Islanders, Los Angeles Angels, Las Vegas Aviators, New Orleans Zephyrs, Phoenix Giants, Sacramento River Cats, Seattle Rainiers, and Tucson Sidewinders (1)

Six players from the Los Angeles Angels Major League Baseball (MLB) organization have won the award, more than any other, followed by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization (5); the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres organizations (4); the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations (3); the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, and Seattle Mariners organizations (2); and the Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians, Houston Astros, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Oakland Athletics, and San Francisco Giants organizations (1).

Winners

Position
Indicates the player's primary position
^Indicates multiple award winners in the same year
Year!scope="col"
WinnerTeamOrganizationPosition
1952Hollywood StarsPittsburgh PiratesOutfielder[9]
1953—Pitcher[10]
1954Pittsburgh PiratesPitcher[11]
1955Pitcher[12]
1956Los Angeles AngelsChicago CubsPitcher[13]
1957Vancouver MountiesBaltimore OriolesOutfielder[14]
1958Seattle RainiersCincinnati RedlegsOutfielder[15]
1959Spokane IndiansLos Angeles DodgersOutfielder[16]
1960Outfielder[17]
1961Vancouver MountiesMilwaukee BravesShortstop[18]
1962San Diego PadresCincinnati RedsThird baseman[19]
1963Salt Lake City BeesChicago CubsOutfielder[20]
1964Arkansas TravelersPhiladelphia PhilliesFirst baseman[21]
1965^Portland BeaversCleveland IndiansFirst baseman[22]
San Diego PadresCincinnati RedsFirst baseman[23]
1966Denver BearsMinnesota TwinsOutfielder[24]
1967Phoenix GiantsSan Francisco GiantsShortstop[25]
1968Denver BearsMinnesota TwinsThird baseman[26]
1969Eugene EmeraldsPhiladelphia PhilliesSecond baseman[27]
1970Hawaii IslandersCalifornia AngelsSecond baseman[28]
1971Eugene EmeraldsPhiladelphia PhilliesOutfielder[29]
1972Salt Lake City AngelsCalifornia AngelsOutfielder[30]
1998Omaha RoyalsKansas City RoyalsOutfielder[31]
1999Omaha Golden SpikesKansas City RoyalsOutfielder[32]
2000Calgary CannonsFlorida MarlinsFirst baseman[33]
2001Portland BeaversSan Diego PadresThird baseman[34]
2002Salt Lake StingersAnaheim AngelsOutfielder[35]
2003Sacramento River CatsOakland AthleticsShortstop[36]
2004New Orleans ZephyrsHouston AstrosSecond baseman[37]
2005Tacoma RainiersSeattle MarinersPitcher[38]
2006Salt Lake BeesLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimSecond baseman[39]
2007Tacoma RainiersSeattle MarinersOutfielder[40]
2008Tucson SidewindersArizona DiamondbacksFirst baseman[41]
2009Colorado Springs Sky SoxColorado RockiesSecond baseman[42]
2010Salt Lake BeesLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimOutfielder[43]
2011Reno AcesArizona DiamondbacksOutfielder[44]
2012Outfielder[45]
2013Shortstop[46]
2014Albuquerque IsotopesLos Angeles DodgersOutfielder[47]
2015El Paso ChihuahuasSan Diego PadresOutfielder[48]
2016Second baseman[49]
2017Las Vegas 51sNew York MetsShortstop[50]
2018Albuquerque IsotopesColorado RockiesThird baseman[51]
2019El Paso ChihuahuasSan Diego PadresThird baseman[52]
2021Salt Lake BeesLos Angeles AngelsOutfielder[53]
2022Oklahoma City DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThird baseman[54]
2023Third baseman[55] [56]

Wins by team

Active Pacific Coast League teams appear in bold.

TeamAward(s)Year(s)
Hollywood Stars41952, 1953, 1954, 1955
Salt Lake Bees (Salt Lake Stingers)2002, 2006, 2010, 2021
El Paso Chihuahuas32015, 2016, 2019
Reno Aces2011, 2012, 2013
Albuquerque Isotopes22014, 2018
Denver Bears1966, 1968
Eugene Emeralds1969, 1971
Oklahoma City Dodgers2022, 2023
Omaha Storm Chasers (Omaha Royals/Golden Spikes)1998, 1999
Portland Beavers1965, 2001
Salt Lake City Bees (Salt Lake City Angels)1963, 1972
San Diego Padres1962, 1965
Spokane Indians1959, 1960
Tacoma Rainiers2005, 2007
Vancouver Mounties1957, 1961
Arkansas Travelers11964
Calgary Cannons2000
Colorado Springs Sky Sox2009
Hawaii Islanders1970
Las Vegas Aviators (Las Vegas 51s)2017
Los Angeles Angels1956
New Orleans Zephyrs2004
Phoenix Giants1967
Sacramento River Cats2003
Seattle Rainiers1958
Tucson Sidewinders2008

Wins by organization

Active Pacific Coast League–Major League Baseball affiliations appear in bold.

OrganizationAward(s)Year(s)
Los Angeles Angels (California/Anaheim Angels)61970, 1972, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2021
Los Angeles Dodgers51959, 1960, 2014, 2022, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks42008, 2011, 2012, 2013
San Diego Padres2001, 2015, 2016, 2019
Cincinnati Reds (Cincinnati Redlegs)31958, 1962, 1965
Philadelphia Phillies1964, 1969, 1971
Pittsburgh Pirates1952, 1954, 1955
Chicago Cubs21956, 1963
Colorado Rockies2009, 2018
Kansas City Royals1998, 1999
Minnesota Twins1966, 1968
Seattle Mariners2005, 2007
Atlanta Braves (Milwaukee Braves)11961
Baltimore Orioles1957
Cleveland Guardians (Cleveland Indians)1965
Houston Astros2004
Miami Marlins (Florida Marlins)2000
New York Mets2017
Oakland Athletics2003
San Francisco Giants1967

References

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Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Jackson. Josh. Here are the 2021 Triple-A All-Stars. Major League Baseball. October 5, 2021. May 14, 2022.
  3. Web site: Avallone. Michael. Then and Now: Pacific Coast League. Minor League Baseball. March 18, 2022. May 19, 2022.
  4. Web site: Pacific Coast League Award Winners. Pacific Coast League. Minor League Baseball. May 21, 2022. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20220206014805/https://www.milb.com/pacific-coast/history/award-winners. February 6, 2022.
  5. Web site: 2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved. Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2020. July 1, 2020.
  6. Web site: Reichard . Kevin . Minor League Baseball Overhaul Unveiled. Ballpark Digest. February 12, 2021. February 13, 2021.
  7. Web site: Historical League Names to Return in 2022. Minor League Baseball. March 16, 2022. March 16, 2022.
  8. Web site: Postseason All-Stars . Minor League Baseball . October 6, 2021 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211006131417/https://www.milb.com/fans/postseason-all-stars . October 6, 2021.
  9. Web site: Carlos Bernier Minor, Winter & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  10. Web site: George O'Donnell Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  11. Web site: Lino Donoso Mexican, Winter & Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  12. Web site: Bob Garber Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  13. Web site: Bob Anderson Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  14. Web site: Lenny Green Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  15. Web site: Vada Pinson Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  16. Web site: Tommy Davis Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  17. News: Spokane Fielder Wins Valuable Player Award. Newspapers.com. Sacramento Bee. Sacramento. October 27, 1960. D1.
  18. Web site: Denis Menke Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  19. Web site: Tommy Harper Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  20. Web site: Billy Cowan Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  21. Web site: Costen Shockley Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  22. Web site: Bill Davis Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  23. Web site: Lee May Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  24. Web site: Rich Reese Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  25. Web site: Cesar Gutierrez Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  26. Web site: Graig Nettles Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  27. Web site: Denny Doyle Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  28. Web site: Doug Griffin Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  29. Web site: Mike Anderson Winter, Minor & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  30. Web site: Doug Howard Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  31. Web site: Jeremy Giambi Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  32. Web site: Mark Quinn Minor, Independent & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  33. Web site: Nate Rolison Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  34. Web site: Sean Burroughs Minor, Winter & Independent Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  35. Web site: Robb Quinlan Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  36. Web site: Bobby Crosby Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  37. Web site: Chris Burke Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  38. Web site: Felix Hernandez Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  39. Web site: Howie Kendrick Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  40. Web site: Wladimir Balentien Minor, Winter, Japanese & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  41. Web site: Josh Whitesell Minor, Fall, Japanese, Winter & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  42. Web site: Eric Young Jr. Minor, Winter, Fall & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  43. Web site: Peter Bourjos Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  44. Web site: Collin Cowgill Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  45. Web site: Adam Eaton Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  46. Web site: Chris Owings Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  47. Web site: Joc Pederson Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  48. Web site: Alex Dickerson Amateur, College, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  49. Web site: Carlos Asuaje Amateur, College, Minor, Fall, Winter & Korean Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  50. Web site: Amed Rosario Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  51. Web site: Joshua Fuentes Amateur, Minor, Winter & Fall Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  52. Web site: Ty France College & Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  53. Web site: Jo Adell Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. May 21, 2022.
  54. Web site: Miguel Vargas Cuban & Minor Leagues Statistics. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. November 8, 2022.
  55. Web site: Terranova. Rob. The 2023 Triple-A All-Stars and Award Winners. Minor League Baseball. October 4, 2023. October 4, 2023. October 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231004195952/https://www.milb.com/news/milb-reveals-triple-a-all-stars-and-award-winners-for-2023. live.
  56. Web site: Michael Busch Amateur, College, Fall & Minor Leagues Statistics. Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. October 4, 2023.

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